{"product_id":"19th-century-bronze-tazza","title":"19th Century Bronze Tazza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional 19th-century French bronze tazza by celebrated sculptor and medallist Ferdinand Levillain (1837–1905), known for his finely rendered works inspired by the art and mythology of antiquity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shallow bronze dish centers on a beautifully modeled bas-relief depicting Pandora and Epimetheus, signed “F. Levillain” and titled “PANDORE.” Classical ornamentation continues throughout the piece, reflecting the Neo-Grec movement that flourished in France during the latter half of the 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLevillain became particularly celebrated for his classical bas-reliefs, medallions and decorative bronzes and worked extensively with the renowned Parisian bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne, whose foundry produced a number of Levillain’s tazza designs. Comparable examples date to approximately 1870–1880. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lot\/lot-5032855?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eChristie’s\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable piece of French decorative art where sculpture and function meet, preserving a scene from ancient mythology in richly cast bronze.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: 17.5\" L handle to handle x 13.25\" W x 4.5\" H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Fed Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51796082393409,"sku":"26001005","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9549\/3185\/files\/85993928-4871-4731-A42F-CE671644E9D3.png?v=1787184315","url":"https:\/\/soulfedhome.com\/products\/19th-century-bronze-tazza","provider":"Soul Fed Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}